We aim to work in the space between business consulting at one extreme
and life coaching at the other.
Mentoring is often most effective when it is non-directive: in other
words, when the mentor uses open questions to encourage the entrepreneur
to think creatively and form their own conclusions.
However, we also recognise that experience is part of our mentors'
value, and there will be occasions when the mentor directly imparts
information, opinion and experience.
Mentoring is:
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Asking open questions
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Providing experienced insights
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Challenging one to think beyond immediate day-to-day
issues
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Setting milestones for agreed deliverables
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Encouraging one to achieve specific goals
Mentoring can happen face-to-face, over the telephone or by email.
Sessions may be as frequent or as occasional as both parties feel is
appropriate, and may last as long as both parties agree.
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